L.A. Girl Cosmetics Pro Conceal HD Concealer, Fawn

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Not every concealer is made the same. Some offer radiant finishes, which give skin a luminous quality; some concealers provide a satin finish, which gives your skin a natural look. Matte concealers are perfect for oil-prone skin because they help visibly reduce shine, giving you smoother, immaculate-looking skin. The Pro Longwear Concealer, our lightweight liquid, long-lasting concealer, provides a comfortable matte finish that lasts all day.

Folks with dry complexions should reach for Catrice's True Skin Concealer, which contains hyaluronic acid. Celebrity makeup artist Robert Sesnek explains hyaluronic acid "helps the formula maintain its moisture levels, making the concealer feel like a second skin." It contains a touch of fragrance so be careful if your skin is particularly sensitive. We’d also like a wider shade range. Some people say NYX HD Studio is a budget-friendly dupe for Nars, and we're here for it. The medium-coverage, emollient-rich formula comes in 22 shades, including a few color-correctors, like neutralizing pastel green and skin-boosting shimmery lavender. Like foundation, concealers offer different finishes, including matte, radiant, natural, and soft, as well as varying levels of coverage (sheer, medium, and full). "I personally like a moisturizing fuller-coverage concealer, as it can be sheered down or built up depending on your concerns," says Sesnek. Regardless of its drugstore steal status, the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro Glow Concealer is an easy-to-blend formula that will make contouring so much easier. It feels so light on skin, yet it can conceal or correct whatever needs to be camouflaged. It promises up to 16 hours of coverage and the radiant formula will leave your skin glowing, making it ideal as a highlighter, too. NARS is very well known for its full coverage foundation, so you can only imagine how amazing their concealer is, too,” says beauty and fashion educator Tracy Faith. “The Radiant Creamy Concealer is designed to provide all-day crease-free coverage.” On top of lasting for over 16 hours (yes, an InStyle editor put it to the test), this top-rated product can effortlessly cover everything from acne breakouts to dark circles with nothing more than a tiny drop. (It’s worth noting that a little goes a long way, so be sure to only apply a small amount at a time.)The 10 Best Makeup Products with SPF of 2023, Tested and Reviewed Your Questions, Answered How do you apply concealer? I love using concealers to spot-cover, color-correct, as a base for eyeshadow, and sometimes to highlight and contour the features," Lujan tells Byrdie.

Aqua, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Alcohol, Triethylhexanoin, Silica, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Cyclopentaxiloxane , Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Quaternium-90 Bentonite , Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Polymethylsilesquioxane, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. Not only does it give your skin a natural and soft finish," says former Byrdie Editorial Director Faith Xue, "but it's also the easiest product to use with any beauty tool of your choice—fingertips included." When it comes to affordable long-wear makeup, L'Oréal's Infallible line is tough to beat. This waterproof concealer covers blemishes with ease and lasts for up to 24 hours. Just a heads up—it dries super fast, so make sure to blend it immediately. You can apply concealer to any part of your face that you want to camouflage, although where you apply it can produce different outcomes. “If I am going for a light look for work, I would apply the concealer on the inner corner and outer corner of my under eyes as it creates a natural effect,” Faith says. Because the concealer is targeted at a small area as opposed to a large area, this can make it look more natural. “For a bright under-eye look, I would draw two upside-down triangles beneath my eyes. Then, I would blend gently and dab the concealer using a brush.” By applying it in different areas, you can brighten up different parts of your face.Shade: For undereye circles, opt for a color that's a shade or two lighter than your natural skin tone, which "will brighten up the under eye area and disguise the dark circles," says Whelan. For dark spots, look for peach undertones to neutralize the dark brown cast. To cover acne, try and match your skin tone exactly or grab a green- or yellow-tinted formula to help neutralize the redness of the spot. Full-coverage concealers are primarily used to cover red spots, acne scarring, dark spots or other blemishes you’re looking to hide. Sheer coverage provides subtle coverage, allowing your natural skin tone to show through. Full-coverage, cream-based concealers help you achieve an immaculate, blemish-free-looking complexion while still being lightweight enough to wear under the eyes without creasing or caking. Try Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer for a full-coverage, natural finish with the added bonus of SPF 35 sun protection – perfect for daily wear. When it comes to creating a fresh, wide-awake look, concealer is essential. Designed to be applied after foundationand before setting powder, its number one job is to cover under-eye circles, pimples, dark spots, and scars. But masking blemishes is far from the only thing concealer does. Finally, you can use your fingers if you don’t want to use a brush or sponge. Using your fingers is best for applying concealer to places on your face where the product can easily crease (like under your eyes or around your mouth) since you can really get in there and blend it out. In terms of applying concealer to your under-eye area, Riner says making sure the skin around your eyes is hydrated is the key to success. “Begin your concealer application immediately after your eye cream,” she explains. “Using your ring finger, press the concealer in, only where you see darkness. Light layers are best. The warmth of your finger combined with the patting motion will blend it seamlessly.” One of the main questions everyone has about concealer is when you should apply it in your makeup routine. And, as it turns out, most makeup artists agree it should go on after foundation. “By applying your concealer after your foundation, it’s easier to see where you need additional coverage and you’ll use less product overall, which is always the most flattering,” Riner says. Flowers agrees, adding, “Concealer should go on after foundations or tinted moisturizers. It’s the final touch after applying an even foundation to conceal or brighten any area that needs extra attention.”